Person:Ruth Wright (44)

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Corporal Ruth Elizabeth Jefferson
b.5 Apr 1920 Yellow Springs, Greene, Ohio, United States
d.4 Apr 2013 Ohio, United States
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Name[1] Corporal Ruth Elizabeth Jefferson
Alt Name Ruth Elizabeth Jefferson Wright
Gender Female
Birth[1] 5 Apr 1920 Yellow Springs, Greene, Ohio, United States
Marriage to SSgt Gregg Wright
Residence[4][9] 16 Mar 1943 Piqua, Miami, Ohio, United States
Military[1] May 1943 Fort Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, United StatesWomens Army Corps Six Triple Eight Central Postal Directory Battalion
Residence[1] Yellow Springs, Greene, Ohio, United States
Death[1][2] 4 Apr 2013 Ohio, United States
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  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 Dayton Daily News. (Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States)
    A1+A7, 2 Feb 2025.

    Enduring legacy of 'Six Triple Eight' inspires, resonates [article] includes 7 photographs

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    Ruth E. WRIGHT April 9, 2013 | Springfield News-Sun (OH)
    Death Notice
    WRIGHT, Ruth E. Age 92, of Yellow Springs, passed away April 4, 2013. A memorial service will be at a later date. Porter-Qualls-Dunlap Funeral Home

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    Ruth Elizabeth Jefferson Wright VVeteran
    Birth: 5 Apr 1920
    Death: 4 Apr 2013 (aged 92)
    Burial: Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA
    Plot: SECTION 25 SITE 466
    Memorial #: 109762551
    Inscription: CPL US ARMY
    WORLD WAR II

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    Gregg Wright 1921-1990
    Maintained by: Mark Utley (47178748)
    Originally Created by: DeniseL (47802544)
    Added: 2013-04-30T15:54:09.000Z
    URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109762551/ruth-elizabeth-wright
    Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/109762551/ruth_elizabeth-wright: accessed February 5, 2025), memorial page for Ruth Elizabeth Jefferson Wright (5 Apr 1920–4 Apr 2013), Find a Grave Memorial ID 109762551, citing Dayton National Cemetery, Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Mark Utley (contributor 47178748).

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    U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946
    Name Ruth E Jefferson
    Race Negro (Black)
    Marital Status Single, without dependents (Single)
    Rank Private
    Birth Year 1920
    Nativity State or Country Ohio
    Citizenship Citizen
    Residence Miami, Ohio
    Education 2 years of college
    Civil Occupation Shipping and receiving clerks
    Enlistment Date 16 Mar 1943
    Enlistment Place Cincinnati, Ohio
    Service Number A-521468
    Branch Inactive Reserve
    Component Womens Army Corps
    Source Civil Life
    Height 67
    Weight 134

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    U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
    Name Ruth Elizabeth Wright
    Rank Corporal
    Death Age 92
    Birth Date 5 Apr 1920
    Death Date 4 Apr 2013
    Interment Place Dayton, Ohio, USA
    Cemetery Address 4400 West 3rd Street
    Cemetery Postal Code 45428
    Cemetery Dayton National Cemetery
    Section 25
    Plot 466
    War World War II
    Branch of Service US Army
    Relative Ruth Elizabeth Wright
    Comments Veteran (Self)

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    1950 United States Federal Census

    View1950 United States Federal Census
    Detail Source
    Name Ruth E Wright
    Age 30
    Birth Date abt 1920
    Gender Female
    Race Negro (Black)
    Birth Place Ohio
    Marital Status Married
    Relation to Head of House Wife
    Residence Date 1950
    Home in 1950 Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA
    Street Name Camp
    House Number 929
    Apartment Number 929
    Dwelling Number 120
    Farm no
    Acres no
    Previous Residence Date 1949
    Inferred Previous Residence Place Piqua, Miami, Ohio, USA
    Father Birth Place USA
    Mother Birth Place USA
    Occupation Category H
    Worked Last Week no
    Seeking Work no
    Employment Status no
    Same House Yes
    Previously on Farm No
    Same County Yes
    School Completed C2
    Grade Completed No
    School Attendance 30 or over
    Weeks Worked None
    Income None
    Other Income 1
    Previous Marriage No
    Years Since Married 4 Years
    Number of Children 2 children
    Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
    Ruth E Wright 30 Wife
    Muriel A Wright
    3
    Daughter
    Gregg L Wright
    1
    Son

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    Ohio, U.S., Death Records, 1908-1932, 1938-2022
    Detail Source
    Name Ruth Ewright [Ruth Jefferson]
    Gender Female
    Race Black Or African American (Black)
    Marital Status Widowed
    Death Age 92
    Birth Date 5 Apr 1920
    Birth Place Ohio, USA
    Residence Place Ohio, USA
    Death Date 4 Apr 2013
    Death Place Ohio, USA
    Death Hospital Inpatient
    Industry Vernays Ind
    Occupation Chemistry Lab
    Education Bachelor's Degree
    Father Jefferson
    Inquest Questions Autopsy Performed?: No; Autopsy Findings Available?: Not Applicable; Manner of Death: Natural; Pregnant At Time of Death?: Not Applicable; Tobacco Use Contribute to Death?: No; Method of Disposition: Burial;
    [Vernay Fluid Control Solutions Yellow Springs, Ohio]

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    U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    Detail Source
    Name Ruth E Wright
    Birth Date 5 Apr 1920
    Address PO Box 121
    Residence Place Yellow Springs, Ohio, USA
    Zip Code 45387-0121

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    The Dayton Forum
    Fri, May 14, 1943 ·Page 3

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    US, Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019
    Full Name
    Wright, Ruth Elizabeth
    Birth Date
    5 Apr 1920
    Death Date
    4 Apr 2013
    Cemetery
    Dayton National Cemetery
    Cemetery Address
    4400 West 3rd Street
    Cemetery City
    Dayton
    Cemetery State
    Ohio
    Cemetery Section
    25
    Cemetery Plot
    466
    Branch
    US Army
    Rank
    CPL
    Conflict
    World War II
    Served For
    United States of America

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